Little update on my new toy

[BLK JDM]

I traded in the 08 R1 back in September and I picked up a new 2012 ZX-10R(I know, I know). Then I tore my MCL in October so I was off the bike and not doing much until late January. Once I became mobile it was on to the mods. Of course it's a never ending saga w/ me so this is just the beginning. So far I really LOVE this bike. It feels like my R6 but on steroids. Only downwall is the rear shock, but that will be worked on VERY soon!

Brand new:


Now:



Mods:
5k HIDs low & high beam
ZG Corsa Windscreen
Cox Radiator Guard
Renthal Medium Grips
Rifleman Throttle Insert
ASV Levers
Woodcraft Frame Sliders
Aftermarket Ohlins Steering Damper(OEM unit sucks)
TechSpec C3 Tank Pad w/ center pad
Shimmed rear shock
Bikelitez.com fender eliminator
Custom LED integrated taillight
Galfer Steel Braided Brake lines front/rear
Motul Brake Fluid
Ivan's Smog Block offs
BMC Race Filter
Guhl Motorsports Reflash
Graves Motorsports Full Titanium Exhaust
Bazzaz Z-FI QS (GP Shift)-Tuned by Huey130 @ Marietta Motorsports
2010 ZX-10R shift rod to allow GP shift
Vortex Adjustable Rearsets w/ brake switch
Cycle Concepts Dragpak Clutch w/ upgraded springs

Waiting to be installedunlop Q2s or D211 NTECs & 90 degree metal valve stems (just got tuned earlier this week-don't like beating up my good tires on the dyno).

[MOWE]

Bad Azzz.....Miss my 6r

[Sinfix_15]

Any reason behind brand jumping from yamaha to kawi?

[BLK JDM]

Any reason behind brand jumping from yamaha to kawi?

I'm a Yamaha lover...I absolutely hated the ride of every previous model ZX-10R. But the current model ZX-10 is NOTHING like it's predecessors. Not 1 bolt will interchange w/ the previous models. It feels and handles like my 2012 R6 trackbike. The powerband is all up top like my 08 R1 also. So I ride this bike the same way I ride my R1. The ZX-10R is just lighter and makes A LOT of top end hp! I am still a Yamaha fanatic! But as most people stated, it's splitting hairs when it comes to modern day sportbikes.

[Bacon]

Yahamas are uncomfortable to me. Haven't looked into a newer Ninja but I do miss the hell out of my old ZX6R. Really hoping to pick up a 749S or 848 this summer.

[BLK JDM]

Yahamas are uncomfortable to me. Haven't looked into a newer Ninja but I do miss the hell out of my old ZX6R. Really hoping to pick up a 749S or 848 this summer.

If you think Yamahas are uncomfortable DO NOT GET A DUCATI!! Seriously, they are worst when it comes to cramped seating position and ball roasting heat from the motor and exhaust. Worst bike to ride on it traffic. You become the BBQ!!

[Bacon]

If you think Yamahas are uncomfortable DO NOT GET A DUCATI!! Seriously, they are worst when it comes to cramped seating position and ball roasting heat from the motor and exhaust. Worst bike to ride on it traffic. You become the BBQ!!

I am actually looking at an '07 ZX6R at the moment.

[Hermin]

I am actually looking at an '07 ZX6R at the moment.

Get a year older bike and get the better ZX6R.

[Bacon]

Get a year older bike and get the better ZX6R.

I have already had an '06 636. I like the look of the '07-'08 more.

[Gashbell4595]

Nice! Love the exhaust as well. I will say that I like Kawasaki more so then Yamaha, even though both make good bikes.

[Sinfix_15]

Nice! Love the exhaust as well. I will say that I like Kawasaki more so then Yamaha, even though both make good bikes.

splitting hairs when comparing Japanese sport bikes....

but for me, Honda>Yamaha>Kawi>Suzuki

[Subleg4]

splitting hairs when comparing Japanese sport bikes....

but for me, Honda>Yamaha>Kawi>Suzuki

Agreed.

My first bike was a R6 but has been my only Yanaha. Since then I've had (in no particular order)
-Honda CBR
-RC51
-Shadow
-XR 200
-CRF 450R
-Ruckus

My Hondas have never let me down regardless of how hard I beat on them.

Honda bikes FTW

[Bacon]

I have had an '03 CBR600RR, '06 ZX6R, '07 CBR600RR, and now an '04 Vulcan 1600 Classic. My next one will be a Ducati.

[Sinfix_15]

I have had an '03 CBR600RR, '06 ZX6R, '07 CBR600RR, and now an '04 Vulcan 1600 Classic. My next one will be a Ducati.

I got to ride an 1198 in florida. Pretty amazing bike, dry clutch is a bit awkward.

[1MP0RTL0V3R]

Beautiful bike, I have a zx6r I bought as a project but I also ride a 86 Nighthawk 700s.

[Bacon]

I got to ride an 1198 in florida. Pretty amazing bike, dry clutch is a bit awkward.

Thats not the Panigale is it?

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[Sinfix_15]

Thats not the Panigale is it?

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na, that one is 1199. This was a 1198S. The panigale has almost 200bhp....

[Bacon]

na, that one is 1199. This was a 1198S. The panigale has almost 200bhp....

Damn. I need either.

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[Sammich]

vey nice

[Bacon]

Hey OP, I am trading my Vulcan cruiser for an.'07 R6. Im a Honda person myself so is there anything I need to look out for mechanically?

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[BLK JDM]

Hey OP, I am trading my Vulcan cruiser for an.'07 R6. Im a Honda person myself so is there anything I need to look out for mechanically?

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Those bikes don't really have too many issues other than coilpacks going out. And you really can't watch out for that until they go.

[Bacon]

Those bikes don't really have too many issues other than coilpacks going out. And you really can't watch out for that until they go.

Awesome. Yeah I have been riding it for a couple of weeks now. The previous owner put a PC3, TiForce full titanium system, Vortex rear sets, and a GPR stabilizer on it. I had to do a pressure switch for the rear sets and had to order a new taillight since the previous owner installed a fender eliminator kit and didn't reinstall the turn signals. Other than that, it's a fantastic bike. Can't understand why I doubted Yahama for so long lol.

[Sinfix_15]

Awesome. Yeah I have been riding it for a couple of weeks now. The previous owner put a PC3, TiForce full titanium system, Vortex rear sets, and a GPR stabilizer on it. I had to do a pressure switch for the rear sets and had to order a new taillight since the previous owner installed a fender eliminator kit and didn't reinstall the turn signals. Other than that, it's a fantastic bike. Can't understand why I doubted Yahama for so long lol.

yeah,..... dont doubt yamaha....






only suzuki.

[Bacon]

yeah,..... dont doubt yamaha....






only suzuki.

Suzukis arent bad. A triumph is horrible.

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